The GEO GroupMEX:GEO1 54 Pretax Margin % is 7.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates MEX:GEO1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN276.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, The GEO Group ranks better than 76.26% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. The GEO Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN950 Mil. The GEO Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12,717 Mil. Therefore, The GEO Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The GEO Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GEO1'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59 Med: 6.79 Max: 13.46
Current: 13.46
MEX:GEO1's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.26% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs MEX:GEO1: 13.46
The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
The GEO Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The GEO Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The GEO Group's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:GEO1 vs BCO, BRC, ADT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The GEO Group's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The GEO Group Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The GEO Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The GEO Group's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.47% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 6.79. Over the past decade, The GEO Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.59 to 13.46. According to the industry distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #255 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is The GEO Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
The GEO Group's current Pretax Margin % of 7.47% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 13.46. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. The GEO Group's value of 7.47% is 40.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #255 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The GEO Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The GEO Group's Pretax Margin % compare to BCO and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #255 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places The GEO Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. The GEO Group's value of 7.47% is 40.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The GEO Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.59 to 13.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 5.33, The GEO Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.33, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The GEO Group's current Pretax Margin % of 7.47% is 40.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The GEO Group's current Pretax Margin % is 7.47%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The GEO Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN276.56, compared to a current price of MXN495.00 — trading 79% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.47%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 40.3% above the Business Services industry median of 5.33. The GEO Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.47% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The GEO Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN495.00 is trading 79% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN276.56.
GuruFocus considers The GEO Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GEO1:
Pretax Margin %: 7.47% (10% above median its 10-year median of 6.79)
GF Value™: MXN276.56 vs. price of MXN495.00 (79% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.3% above the Business Services median (#255 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GEO1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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